This first photo, with Alyse and Chris exiting the incredibly beautiful St. Francis Xavier College Church, almost sums up their day in a single image—stunning, breathtaking, and all with the two of them hand-in-hand.

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This romantic engagement inspiration at Chandler Hill Vineyards features refined details that complement an overall natural and organic feel. Sarah and Jake, are such a thoughtful and fun pair. And, when you hand them a glass of wine with the hills of a Missouri vineyard rolling behind them, the result is the epitome of romance.

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Kortney and Chad’s fun, laidback personalities pair together perfectly, and their wedding was a reflection of that. Here is a glimpse into their intimate summer wedding at The Pour Vineyard!

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Gabby and Nick are completely crazy about each other—like the rest of the world just melts away. Nick plants kisses on her cheek as Gabby is laughing about one of their many inside jokes. It’s perfect. Their personalities also have a way of making you feel like you’ve been friends for years, joining in on the laughs and always having fun. Being their third wheel was easy.

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Meet my two favorite pharmacists, Nikki and Andrew! These two met while in St. Louis at pharmacy school, and the rest is history. I’m just honored that I got to spend a beautiful day in January documenting a piece of that history! Keep scrolling for some cozy, winter wedding GOALS.

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It didn’t take long during that first consult to realize that I was going to LOVE working with Angela and Chris. Angela works in the event industry herself, so she knew exactly how to focus on what truly mattered and had a clear vision from the very start. The two of them planned their wedding at The Pour Vineyard that sits right outside of Red Bud, IL (my hometown!), and everything about this beautiful venue, fit the organic, natural, and bright vibes they were planning for.

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Mini sessions have become the perfect opportunity for me to connect with new clients, and also continue to serve past clients year after year. There are a number milestones throughout our lives that are best fit and captured with a full, custom session. But, what I’ve found is that there are moments in-between those major milestones, that still need to be documented, but with a more approachable time-frame and investment.

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The groups of pine trees create a stunning backdrop that works for any season. And, those trees are exactly what Annie fell in love with as she and August planned their outdoor wedding. When you combine that perfect setting with their thoughtful details and favorite people…it was one heck of a wedding day!

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Everything about this stunning collaboration fills my creative heart all the way to the top. The amazing couple, cozy details, soft florals, unique cake, and romantic vineyard setting all come together perfectly. But, when you take all of that…and pour craft coffee all over it…well, it just doesn’t get any better.

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As Gabby put it, I am the Jim to their Pam. And, you guys, I’m not sure I’ve ever received a greater compliment. Beyond grateful that our paths crossed! So, as you can imagine, we spent much of their session quoting our favorite Netflix binge shows, and I loved every minute spent laughing with them!

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So, if an engagement session is THAT big of a deal, and I believe that it is! I want to give you the tools you need to get the most out of it. Let’s talk about the different elements that can give you a personalized, stunning, and overall bomb engagement session!

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It took a total of ten minutes for me to click with Megan and Chris. We went from strangers, to the tightest hello hug, to sharing a cup of coffee, to discovering all of the things we have in common, to friends—just like that. It was like we couldn’t spill our life stories fast enough, and that’s the kind of connection I live for.

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Desireé and Steven are one of those couples that could make a stranger smile with the love that they share…not that they’ve ever met a stranger. Their compassion for each other and everyone around them is sure to pull you in. And, their wedding day was exactly that, magnetic.

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Rain and extreme temperatures are the most often talked about, but the element that can come out of nowhere is the wind! Luckily, there are a number of things that we can do to survive the wind or even hope for it! Here are my three best windy photo survival tips.

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When Natalie and Alex requested Lafayette Square Park for their engagement session, I was PUMPED. It’s such a stunning location with tons of variety within walking distance! Combine the location with great light and this couple, and it’s what dreams are made of!

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Salem-Baum Church is such an amazing location for an engagement session. When golden light shines through that roofless, abandoned church it creates a timeless romance that fit Desireé and Steven’s session perfectly!

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An emotional bride and groom, a supportive and fun wedding party, proud and beaming parents…all filled this day with so much love and joy! Abby and Jacob share a love for each other that makes everyone around them smile—scroll to see! It was an honor to be their photographer!

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When I first asked Whitney how she envisioned their wedding, she mentioned “a long overdue party in our honor.” They wanted a relaxed and fun day from start to finish, and that’s exactly what they got! Adam and Whitney have been together for what seems like forever (probably because it has been forever!), and I think everyone around them would agree that their love was very deserving of this amazing day.

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If you’re a midwest bride getting married between the months of April through October, there is something that no-one is telling you. It’s something that few people know, and it’s so small that even if a person does know, it’s rarely thought about so never talked about! But, when it’s wedding day and it’s happening, it can feel like a very big deal. So, I’m going to tell you now. Ready?

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